You could make the case that average has been the norm in Big D since 1985.

Take away 91-96, what do you have since 1984?

I prefer to take a different approach to those dates.

1985 was the end of the 20 straight winning seasons. BUT the late 80s/early 90s still had a fandom that EXPECTED EXCELLENCE! That is why Landry was axed and why Jerry was so gung-ho coming in.

So I look at the Cowboys history in one solid block of 30 years (65-95) where Excellence and winning were the norm...with the exception of 7 years. Not a bad percentage...thus America's Team

I look at the Block of 1996 to Present as the EXPECTING MEDIOCRITY where people started to say...."we are almost there." It's depressing how low people's expectations are now. It's like the "Fake Jerry" said on the Ticket...he sold his soul to satan for the first Super Bowl trophies and now is selling a luxury suite and some Papa Johns for 9-7 record and Wild Card game.

For the last few years I have often wondered how and why the Cowboy organization has seemed to just accept average performance. We have not made the playoffs in three years, or record since the late 90's is about .500 and we have a fan base that has resorted to defense of one guy or the other on these boards. What happened to this organization over the years? Folks, we have seen the 49's, Redskins and other teams rebound from below .500 records to make it back to the tournament. In other words, these teams have completed the rebuilding process and we , during this same period, seem to be stuck in neutral. I don't know about you but I'm not happy with this team since the 90's. I have sometimes hoped for a complete collapse of a season because it may be the only thing that humbles Jerry to his senses about moving to the backstage and getting a FULL-TIME GM in here.

As for Romo, it is now clear to any honest observer that he really struggles with big time moments and his decisions are really very similar to his idol, Bret Favre; who was a big time gambler and risk taker. However, Romo has not had the luck of Mr. Favre. In big moments, I'm always wondering when Romo is going to blow it. I have that feeling because of what he has done over the years. I don't want to and can't defend the reality of the situation with our QB; his history and reputation is of his own making. Only he can change it but until he does he will be judged as a guy who is an above average QB but struggles under pressure and if pressured will sometime take that risky bet that us fans have become all too familiar with.

I mean come on guys; we have not won anything since the mid 90's. If I was Jerry Jones, I would be frustrated too. I tell you one thing, Red will not survive another non-playoff appearance next year with his job intact. I love this team but I'm just tired over losing and not getting close to 'the show' anymore. Man, those 90's were an Awesome time; I should have enjoyed them more

96 was a disappointing year. We got eliminated by the Panthers. That was a roller coaster season. And I was so accustomed to winning, it was a terrible feeling. I can also say that this season was quite heartbreaking season. We could smell the playoffs, but we never got to take a bite.

I am confused. What are we suppose to talk about on a Dallas Cowboys Forum after yet another major disappointment of a season?

Sorry. This post is just a microcosm of so many threads here. Yet, somehow, it still caught me by surprise. Whatever else might we talk about on a Dallas Cowboys forum other than how unhappy we are? I'll go with 'literally any topic related to the current state of the Dallas Cowboys.' I'll start: what's three player personnel moves would you most like to see this offseason?

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keep reading his posts and you will figure it out for yourself

enlighten me oh great visionary

9 out of 10 posts are negative or somewhat negative towards the Cowboys. After a decade and a half of the same thing, it's more than expected. This forum is exactly the same as every sports related forum in the universe.

Bad team = 90% posts are negative, 10% positive

Good team = 10% posts are negative, 90% positive

It's the way sports forums are and always will be. This one is no different.

9 out of 10 posts are negative or somewhat negative towards the Cowboys. After a decade and a half of the same thing, it's more than expected. This forum is exactly the same as every sports related forum in the universe.

Bad team = 90% posts are negative, 10% positive

Good team = 10% posts are negative, 90% positive

It's the way sports forums are and always will be. This one is no different.

This should be posted at the top of this form!!

Want the dialog to change, start becoming relevant on the football field.